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Donald Trump calls school choice 'new civil rights issue' of our time

Donald Trump had nothing to say at his rally Saturday about the recent police shootings of black men that have mobilized civil rights activists across the country -- but he did talk talk about what he sees as the "new civil rights issue of our time."

Debate Predictions: Education and the First Presidential Debate

It's debate night! CER weighs in on potential topics that could come up in tonight's presidential debate.

Trump Makes Promise to Be 'Nation's Biggest Cheerleader for School Choice'

Jeanne Allen, the founder of the Center for Education Reform, which supports school choice, called the idea "pie in the sky", given the current Washington political dynamic. "Congress typically doesn't write $20 million checks for programs without a real mandate," she said.

Teachers' union head says Clinton is with them against school choice

Hillary Clinton's position on public charter schools has been fairly ambiguous since her presidential campaign began, but at least one teachers' union leader says Clinton is on board with their view.

Business Insider: Mike Pence's record has experts divided

As governor, Pence has championed a number of school choice policies, like Indiana's voucher program...

Reforming with the Enemy: Putting Our Kids Ahead of Politics

by Jeanne Allen The 74 July 20, 2016 Donald Trump’s attacks on Hillary Clinton were returned recently at the annual meeting of the American Federation of Teachers, the nation’s second-largest union, and the one representing most of the urban teachers in this country. “Mike Pence is one of the most extreme vice presidential picks in…

Politico: Where Tim Kaine Stands on Education Issues

The Morning Education team breaks down where Hillary Clinton's VP pick stands on education issues

AFT Applauds Sen. Kaine Selection as Clinton’s Running Mate

The following was released by the American Federation of Teachers Friday, July 22 after Hillary Clinton selected Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate: Statement by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s selection of Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) as her vice presidential running mate: “The choice of…

Trump Jr. Passes Up Chance to Plagiarize Al Shanker

by Mike Antonucci Intercepts July 20, 2016 Education never figures big in presidential campaigns, but Donald Trump Jr. used it to fire a salvo during his speech at the Republican National Convention yesterday evening. Our schools used to be an elevator to the middle class, now they’re stalled on the ground floor. They’re like Soviet-era…

Mike Pence: A True Pioneer of Educational Opportunity

Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of The Center for Education Reform, issued the following statement on presidential candidate Donald Trump's pick of Indiana Governor Mike Pence as potential running mate: